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National Republican., 1887-02-24
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Located at the nation's capital, the RE-
PUBLICAN has opportunity to gather the
latest news from all sections, and especially
to give an accurate summary OF the doings
Of Congress. Besides the news IT. gives
credit of not allowing political bias to over
rule its Judgment. The REPUBLICAN de-
votes considerable space 10 the interests of
the Old Dominion. IL is good paper
The WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN win be
sent to any address for two years for 81.
This period will include the next presi-
dental campaign.
CHEAPEST and best-Dr Bulls Cough Syrup,
National Republican., 1887-02-24

IN selecting new member Of his Cabinet
to fill the vacancy made by the retirement
Of Mr.. Manning, the President should Sc.
rlously consider the social possibilities Of
the nominees family. The brilliancy OF
Washington society is incidentally height
ened by the gayety of It's Cabinet houses.
No private citizens entertainments can re-
place official levees.
National Republican., 1887-02-24
DEPARTMENT, DISTRICT OF
II lnIITMRIA

WASHINGTON, February 10, 1857.
Notice is hereby given that on TUESDAY,
MARCH /, 1857, the lease of the Fish Wharf
and Fish Stalls in the cities of Washington and
Georgetown will be sold by public auction for
the term of one year from March !, 1887, as fol-
lows:
Al 2 O'Clock p. n. upon the premises. four
Fish Stalls in the Georgetown Market House,
TO the highest bidder, Terms, cash in advance;
Also at j O'Clock Z. NJ. on the same day on b
street, between 7th and 9TH streets n, W., in
front of the fish stalls OF Center Washington
Market, all rights and privileges granted or
allowed by the Laws Of the corporation q, Of
the landing, cleaning, and sale Of fish in the
city Of Washington, and no wharf or dock shall
point on the north side Of the Potomac river,
between llth street east and 14th street west,
TO the highest bidder.
Terms: One hundred dollars TO be paid on
the day of sale. and the residue TO be paid
within five days from the day of sale.
BY order of the Board of Commissioners, Dis
tricL OF Columbia.
WILLIAM LUDLOW,
Engineer Commissioner ID. @.
By THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer. fel7'l0t
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DRoPosALs FOR STEAM BOILER AND
II ENGINE.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IL, 1887.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office until ~ O'CLOCK M. ON SATURDAY,
FEB. &c, 1887, for furnishing one portable
steam boiler and engine of fifteen Q5) horse
power capacity (completed) with not exceed
ing 20 pounds per square inch boiler pressure.
of cold water pressure without straining or
showing defect. All parts of boiler aud en-
CINE with connectiols) to be of first quality
according TO best modern practice, both in re-
gard to materials aud workmanship. Plans
Showing machinery bid upon and giving prin-
cipsl details must be submitted with bid.
The right to reject any and all bids Is hereby
reserved, WILLIAM LUDLOW,
felS Ct Engineer Commissioner.
National Republican., 1887-02-24
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY "a.
Amuseinents.

NArioxAL--DuTs Comic Opera Company.
AIBAuGH's-Nodjeska.
KEIsAN's--Great Australian Novelty Co.
BIjoU--"Taken from Life"
DfaE-Deryille Il Healey's Company.
L ST. RiSK-Japanese Village.
THE MANASSAS PANoRAMA-15th st. u Ohio av.
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LOST IND FOUND.
PROPOSALS..
DRoP0s4Is FOR HYDRAULfC ELEVA-
TORS.

VFFIVE OF BUIIlDINU FUH
STATE, WAR, AND NAVY DEPARTMENTs,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb %, 1887.
Sealed proposals for furnishing, delivering,
and putting In place complete, four passenger
elevators and one small library elevator. all @ of
pulley type, and two hydraulic vertical
plunger area elevators for the west wing OF the
building for State, War. and Navy Depart
Office until u NJ. on SATURDAY, the NINE
TEENTH DAY of ofMARCH, 1887, and opened
Immediately thereafter in presence of bidders.
deIs, and blank forms of proposal will be fur.
nished TO established builders of the above
classes Of elevators on application TO this Of.
flee. THOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
Colonel, Corps of Eng'rs.
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The Chinese Restriction Act.

Attorney General Garland has given an
opinion to the Treasury Department that
the Chinese restriction act does not apply
10 Chinese women who accompany other
immigrants to this country in the capacity
Of nurses or servants.
National Republican., 1887-02-24

Mrs. CLEvELAND's informal sat homes"
from IL to l on Tuesdays and Thursdays
have been discontinued.
National Republican., 1887-02-24

Information Of all sorts obtained, when possible,
fer Subscribers without charge upon application
Rejected manuscripts cannot be returned,
Remitiances other than by postal money orders,
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Republican Company always at senders risk
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en- the wrapper shows when subscription expires
Advertisers who have not made or renewed time
contracts will be charged monthly card rates.
nH- All requests for cOurtcsies from rMlroaus
IlHc,s Of amusement or business orders are not
authorized unless signed by the undersigned.
cHE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMPANY,
E.w. FOX, PRESIDENT AND MANAGER.
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hou'e not large enough to seat them, or even
10 grant standing room." All this has been
the experience even OF early comers. Next
weeks attraction will be more varied and
pTOt ably not less crowd-compelllng; Tor on
Morday Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons
sentcd; on Thursday. matinee and evening,
"Tl Boy Scout" and following that, Jack
HaIkawGy." Exciting incidents and gorgeous
Sc! merry distinguish these productions Of tho
s. Wood.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
Three interesting plays will be presented at
the Dime next week. Monday and Tuesday,
Brother Against Brother" "Wednesday and
Saturday, "The Planters Child?' these. re-
speotively, at matinees and in the. evenings.
Tho company gives assurance of pleasure, for
II is that of the Leonzo Brothers. Their acting
dogs have also kindly consented to appear.
National Republican., 1887-02-24
REAL ESTATE.
DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
THos. Z. wAeGAMAN, on # st.

........ . ht1sdh 1y5IAl ~. ,onocooocn,
IDEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
THos. 4. wAGGAMAN, OH Est,
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays
THREE.sToRY BRICK AND FRAME |
HOUSES FOR SALE.
Kstnw, bet iith and 18th, school bid's 5000 |
1SG2 1SG 4 Vermont es mi ave W. h. m Is fs 1900
22s 232 234 II 81 n W, h, m l. IL rs...... $1,000
172s II 81 n W, b h, 10 rs.:"...""......." l2,5oo
900 M st n W, b h, mi 10 rs............. 1900
i0i3 10th st W, b h, m 4, 10 rs......... 1900
9l0 NJ st n W, b h, m !, 9rs"."..""..... 1O,5O0 |
Two-sToRY BRICK TaS AMP y FRAME HOUSES
GIG to $50 Md ave W, b h, 4 4rs.",.-...Y.siS.oO
1l1i i.l1l6 9Th st sw, b h, Z RS, and bh In ooo
4oe, los iith St sw, h, m rs........,.. $500
900 Va ave W, b h, q 7rs......"..~...".. $500
2i6 to 222 18th st and KY ave, bet and ~,
0CS, SSGs SGs, Isl st, and Oo7, 800 II Z ave Sc, I
s2i s2s S2S st sc fh Gis........ 5000
6i51 st s W, h, 8 rs, and three houses in ~,
Alley bet 9Th and 7iG, and sts e. 00
H. rH..,....". LOW
Sic, SIS Sd st W, h, rm m................ 1900
UNIMPRovED PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Per Foot.
Mass ave, bet Del ave and lst st n e........sl.25
d st. bet 80 and 4th sts II w.......""..."". 1.25
Mass ave, bet Del ave and LIST st n e...... / 90
ii st, bet Del av and I'd st n e..""......" 30
UNlNfPRoYED GEoRGET0WN PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
Lots 81, 80, 49, block G; lot %, block 4:
part of lots 3s, 30, block II; part Of
lots 40, IL, and so, block 15........... 100000
TO LEASE.
Per Annum.
All so 9 OF 90 43g, except lot 10, w.... 800 90
18th st W, bet w and Boundary....... 90 90
III et, bet ith and 9th sts n e...........". "a 90
FOR SALE-FARM.
Fort Pendleton Furm Garrett County, Nd,
81 acres; house "a stcrles high; Al rooms,
$1,000.
HOUSES FOR RENT.
10l7 22d 81 n W, .."".".s30 90
~ 81 W, 1S w
W. boundary 81 n W, d rs...""'.....'.... !S w
bO ND ave W, 6rs.........."......'...'.". Y w
627 q @, 10 rs .........,..... 10 90
and 2 alley bet Sd and lth and X and L
sts g. 10 9o
| 487 Prather's alley W, rs................ 90
1 7l5 10th st n W. I'd floor 1 room.""....... 9 90
| 2, in rear of 1i8 st n W, 2 rs............ 90
| STORES AND OFFICES FOR RENT.
46S La ave, basement ................ $50 90
46S La ave, Sd floor, RS, oiiice......... 80 90
| Cor An and N sts W, store and part OF ,- ~
4oi III & W. rs lat iioor
| 625 9th st W, store and dwelling, Srs.;. 16 90
20l ct n g, store room, cellar and bk -
| room ...."...........,......... ....'......." 10 W
9Th and Pa ave. room 10, Office. l3 90
401 9TH st n W, Office rs, I'd floor, each. IL 30
| 12l J. st s Q, store room. ....",... u %
LOANS.
In sums to suit at 6 per cent.
| The aboveis only small portion OF proper.
ty on my books. For full list call at oiice for
bulletins issued on LIST and 18th.
National Republican., 1887-02-24

NoRwooD INsTITUTE-l2l2 AND l2l4
IN ith e. and l407 Mass ave- N. w.
SELECT BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
For Young Ladies and Little Girls, with Coll
lege OF Modern Languages, under Prof
Marion, of the University OF Paris.
Mr. AND Mrs. WM. ID. CABELL,
de2S'u Principals.
National Republican., 1887-02-24
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

A WNiNd MAKFR-R. O. M, BURTON, OIL
IA E st. N. w. Reception canopies and
decorations for rent. ALI kinda OF Awnings,
Tents, and Flags made.
National Republican., 1887-02-24

THE "prominent citizen' appears to do
about all the lynching.
National Republican., 1887-02-24
EDUCATIONAL,

COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 3ls
IVA Sixth st., Washington, ID. c., opens Oct.
10. Provides q practically useful business edu-
cation; terms, life scholarship, $40: boarding,
stationery, &c, u weeks course, S75. For
circular lfreel address MARTYN'S CONNER
CIAL COLLEGE. sept6.mwf-6m
National Republican., 1887-02-24

BUSINESS COLLEGE.


Burned out Dec. g. REOPENED MONDAY,
DEC. IL. IN CoMMoDl0US HALLS, Ma
TIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC BuILD-
ING, SOUTHWEST CORNER SEVENTH AND
d STREETS. Established in 1864. More than
10000 students have been trained IN this College,
Services of its graduates always in demand. A
practical business education that qualities
young men and women TO support themselves
and successfully perform the active duties OF
life. Thorough instruction given in Rapid
Writing, the English Language, Correspond
ence, Rapid Calculations, bookkeeping, Busi-
ness Practice, Commercial Law, Political
ECONOMY, stenography, and Type. Writing;
Regular day and evening sessions. fuli
corps of peachers. Tuition iees-Day ses-
sions-Regular business course, one year, $40,
payable $40 on entering and balance in
monthly installments Of $40 eachi year
scholarship, In full on on, entering ssSo; tIi;
on entering. Night sessions-Year scholarship,
$50 on entering; three mouths, SIS, payable &c
ments OF s6 each, or SIC IN full on entering.
Illustrated eircplaI sent I free on application;
MRS SARA A SPENCER. Vice princinal
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PERSONAL.

THEPARTiEs WHO BOUGHT ANY PIECES
Il OF q lot OF furniture at auction DEC. d,
on 10th, cor. of d N. W., comprising One
Oak Bedroom Set, Sideboard, Lounge, Violin.
chairs, stools, and other odd articles, can find
nation respecting the same would be re-
warded. Address s. r. H., Republican oilio..
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BIRTHS.

MUNFoRD.--City, Feb II, twins. tdangh-
ters) to Mr.. and Mrs W. Munford. ia street
southeast
FLLIs.-Clty, Feb. %, a daughter to Mr.. and
Me-. William i. Ellis, 2l09 1 street northwest
National Republican., 1887-02-24

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
SMITH.-City, Thirteenth street southwest:
signed your letter.
fanps dress desired" If you had signed yonr
letter we would have published birth IN ,n-
toned. Your desire for an nfants dress is
laudat le one; but, as We decline, for reason
stated to publish birth, shall send nothing.
When we make presents, we claim the prlvi.
lege ,f the selection ourselves
HoRsEMAN, Arlington, Va. only desires
two christening robes for twins. No sigma
tuTe. Answer, ditto Minor.
National Republican., 1887-02-24
For .RENT---.H0USES

VJNoR RENr-Nos. q AND 20 L ST. N W.
IL Six room bricks; closets. gas. and water;
rent, sl7 a month. JAMES w. TYLER, 92l II
ST. N. W. I'D tloof). 6-2i
National Republican., 1887-02-24

e5%s TO THE PUBLIC.
take pleasure in acknowledges the
promptness and fairness Of the FlREMENS
INSURANCE COMPANY in their settlement
s. w. FLYNN,
Ivy institute,
National Republican., 1887-02-24

THE WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Only 81 for Two Years-Iss7 and 1883,
which ncludes the contest Of the next Presidential
Election.
einsle couies for one year.....,,,.'.. ..s..s foo
Clibs Of ten for one year or CLUBS OF hve Tor a. nm
Two ''''''''''" w W.
Extra cory mailed free to party securing the
elab. Postage paid.
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PERSONALITIES.

CHEAPEST and best-Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup,
25c,
National Republican., 1887-02-24

ISOR RENT-BRIGHT. CHEERFUL ROOMS.
a newly furnished at summer prices; superior
table board 2 in room s25 per month each: also
uniurnished rooms. ZIG Sd st. 8. g. 1926
National Republican., 1887-02-24

MSae NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
w-&Y the annual meeting sor the National
Life and Maturity Association Of Washington,
ID. c., for the purpose of electing directors for
the ensuing year, and the transaction OF such
holders, will be held at the St. Clair Hotel,
MartinsbuIg, w. Va, at - NJ. ON MONDAY,
FEB, 2S 1857. Polls open from 1880 TO 2:30 D.
m. GEORGE ID. ELDhlDGE,
fels10t Secretary.
National Republican., 1887-02-24
W4NTED---.ROOMS.
F'OR REHT---ROOMs

ToR REMITTANCE, HANDSOMELY FUR.
IL nisbed front room, with good board, In
private family; terms, $50 for two. d23 18th st.
N. w. Opposite mark 7.o6
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-22
Com oloanIngO.
Plenty Of rain now-a-days.

Plenty Of rain nowadays.
b. F. and g. H. Crawford have been up 70
Hitchcock county, Nebr.. and report good
crops in that county. and corn only 70 cents
per bushel.
James Coin Is At home again. He has been
east working on the railroad.
II. 8. Woodcock has his building completed.
and full stock Of groceries in It 70 supply
the hungry.
The Gem Town company's building will be
nlled with general merchandise in . few says.
J. ". EllspOrth viii build new store-house
in Gem and move into It In q few days. He
has part Of the lumber on the ground now.
He will put q full stock of general merchan-
disc into It.
Gem Is bound to boom now, as the Rock
Island survey vii give 1t . depot close by.
b. Gurwell is On the eick list now, as he 90
cidentally cut one of his great toes nearly Oh.
A good blacksmith Is needed 1t Gem, and
the Towu Company win make good lay for
the first applicant.
Mr.. Hermes is now at home, enjoying the
society OF his wife and children. He has been
making brick all summer In Eebraska.
Wishing our new editor success with his
paper. remain, Ex-S.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-22
Celebration at Oakley.

A large crowd was in attendance at the
anniversary celebration at Oakley. Elo-
quent speeches were made by Hon. E. j.
Turner and others. The ball game bet
ween the Colby and Oakley mines was
well and holly contested, the score being
IL to II in favor of Oakley.
The G. A. r. call for q meeting at
the hall was large and enthusiastic, and
arrangements made for a reunion in Oak
ley Oct. 10, 40 and 81. The vote on the
Service Pension bill was unanimous in
favor of its passage.
Altogether, Oakley can congratulate
itself on the entire success of its celebra-
ton.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-22
McGONIGAL & SON, Agents,
COLBY, KAS

New goods at the Brick Store
Judson VanCleve spent Sunday in Col
by.
Yousse's stage line goes to Oberlin
every day.
An organization is sadly needed in our
little city to fight fire.
Fresh groceries always on
hand at the Red Front.
C. C. Reynolds, of Oberlin, passed
through our city, on his way to Eustis,
last Sunday.
Henry Benerman, of Sutton. Nebr.,
father of Mrs. NJ. Niskern, arrived on
Tuesday evening. He will spend num-
Der of days here.
We call the attention of the public to
our large stock of boots and shoes. Fin
goods in market at lowest prices.
B.J. WOODRUFF.
F. Naylor, Esq, of Hebron, Nebr., is
in town this week. Mr.. Naylor comes
well recommended as q fine hotel man,
and is looking round Colby with view
to locate.
You can buy more goods for the
money at j. B. Morrison & Sons
than anywhere else in Colby. Call in
and be convinced
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-22

County Politics seem to absorb the at
tention of many of our citizens nova
days.
Herman Assenmacher, who has been
on a visit to his parents in eastern Kan
sas, is back again with us.
1t is rumored that one of our most pop.
ular young business men will shortly HE
himself to Ohio, and that on his return
he will not be alone.
Mr. E. VanMetre HIS opened his law
Office over the Thomas County Cat Office,
where he will be glad to see any who
has legal business to be done.
Charley Wallingford sends US word
from De Kalb, Mo-, that he will be in
Colby sometime in early November. Char
ley has numerous friends here who will
give him cordial welcome on his return.
James B. Hampton, the popular mana
ger of the Palace Drug Store, returned
from ten days absence on Sunday. Mr..
Hampton visited his former home at De-
Kalb, No, and reports a grand good
time.
There are one hundred and six coun-
ties in Kansas. All except five, Logan,
Greeley, Grant, Kearney and Wallace,
have been organized. Census takers
have been appointed for all of these un-
organized counties except Wallace.
Henry Morrison. of J. B. Morrison s
Sons, is at present in Davenport. Iowa,
where he is attending Commercial Col
lege. Mr.. Morrison is well liked, and
consequently much missed by all his
comrades here. He will finish the college
course ere returning.
Messrs Geo. H. Hyatt, w. W. Walker,
W. G. Porter and George Wilson. return
ed Saturday last from visit to Denver.
They say that the city was crowded in
consequence of the session of the Sover-
eign Grand Lodge of the q. s. I. o. o. F.
in session while they were there.
A certain young gentleman of Colby,
who is known for his urbane and gentle
manly manner, and for correctness in all
he does, found on going to his home in
the east that letter to his lady love had
been received by his mother, and that
his aforesaid L. L. had the letter written
to his mother Tableaux on his arrival.
Moral: When writing more than one let.
ter, see tdat the right letter gets into the
right envelope.
From Probate Judge Lacey is obtained
the following list of happy couples. to
whom license has been granted since oul
last report: July 18th, Orville Edward.
and Carrie Barber: August LIST, John J.
Carskaden and Viliany Bird: August Gath
ia. Casteel and Janet McEwen; Angus,
Goth, Crrl l. WEIGH and Phoebe NJ. Ames
August 31st, John Garden and Laur.
Belle Connolly; Sept 4th, ]. W. McDou
gal and Margie White: Sept. 10th, Petel
Saltzman and Mary Courtain; Sept 18th
John Penshaw and Clara Alice Belle
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-22

A. F. Rexford and Arthur Puckett went tn
! Nebraska last Saturday to get load of pots-
toes.
Miss Fannie Harper 10 having house built
on her claim.
Ira Pickett has one OF Jobs comforters on
the wrist of his right arm.
I. r. Chambers was in this vicinity sur
veyinS last week. He seems to thoroughly
understand his business. Why not nominate
and elect him this fall again?
The Methodist Church is holding . pro-
tracted meeting on section IA. We have not
heard Of any conversions yet, but hope there
will be many.
The town on g has fell through with No.
body hurt bat Tilden, and It is believed he
will come around all right II he has no back.
set. DAN.YELL
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-22
Travel is increasing.
Joe Lamont is the boss barber.
The stages are all crowded of late.

Joe Lamont is the boss barber.
The stages are all crowded of late.
Frank Marks is in Colby this week.
County Commissioners meet in regula,
session, Monday, Oct. Sd.
Mr.. Lee, of firm of Diffendafer s. Lee,
returnes from Oberlin Tuesday.
Mrs. j. N. Fike returned on Saturday
from visit to her sister. who lives neal
Winona.
Mr.. A. Lauterbach and family return
ed from visit to Red Cloud, Nebr.. on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Yocum and two DAUGHTERS, moth
er and sisters of VIM. Yocum, of this
place, have just arrived from Iowa on a
visit
Henry KOeber, who lives north of the
city about nine miles, is to be congratu-
lated on the advent of little daughter,
born last Thursday.
Chas. Buschow, of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank, arrived in Colby Tues
day evening, to make preliminary ar
aangements before bringing his family
here.
DR.. l. E. Larrick, Dentist from Ober-
lin, who did such good work for many Of
our citizens last spring, will be in Colby
Oct. 4th, 5th and 9Th. All desiring first
class dental work can have the same done
at that time. Remember DR.. Larrick
will be here Oct 4th, 5th and 9th.
DR.. c. E. Corporan has returned to
Colby to live. DR.. and Mrs. Corporan
are convinced that Colby beats all other
places in northwest Kansas, both for
business and as pleasant home. Their
many friends here are glad to welcome
the Doctor and his family back to Colby.
j. E. Powers, of Chautauqua county,
New York, is now visiting his SON in law,
Mr.. Byron Ticknor, who lives about five
miles northeast of Colby. Mr.. Powers
is well pleased with the country and its
future prospects. Ere returning home,
he expects to make number of invest
ments in western property.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-22

Mr.. II. E. Weld is in Oberlin Thu
week.
Judge Bud long was on our streets Sat
urday,
A. W. Patchin came over from Oberlil
Friday last
W. W. Walker returned from Denve
last Friday.
Milton Sage came back from Oberli1
Friday evening.
An effort is being made to establish /,
cotton mill at Topeka.
The basement of the new school build
ing is laid, and the work will be pushed
to its rapid completion.
The removal of Mystic did not take
place, and all differences between the
parties interested have been settled salts
factorily.
J. B. McGonigal Is erecting fine story
and half house on south Franklin Ave.
nue.. Mr.. McGonigal will occupy it as a
winter residence.
The Decatur County Exposition Socie-
ty has surrendered its old charter and
recognized with its capital placed at
$50, 600; limited to 800 shares at $25 each.
Track laying on the Oakley and Colby
branch has progressed rapidly during the
past ten days. The track is now complet-
ed to point about eight miles from Col
by.
The sale of lands for delinquent taxes
was finished on Saturday last. Only
three parcels had to be struck off to the
county. County Treasurer Hovey con-
tinued the sale from day to day so that
many of the delinquents were enabled to
save their lands from being sold.
To INDIANA SOLDIERS, RESIDENT IN
KAxsAs.-You can obtain complete ros-
ter of all Indiana comrades by applying
to Capt. T. w. Durham, at Topeka. Kan
sas. The roster is in pamphlet form, and
can be had at IS cents per copy: for four
or more copies to one address, 20 cents
each.
Prof. j. w. McDougal chose to surprise
his friends in Colby by appearing among
them Benedict, on Sunday last The
Professor was quietly married to Miss
Margie White on Sept. 4th. The CAT
has the warmest and sincerest wishes for
the happiness and prosperity of the fu-
ture lives of the fair bride and groom.
SMALL BLAzE.-A fire broke out on the
nnrth side of Fourth Street on Monday,
Just next to the billiard hall 1t started
under the sidewalk, but being discovered
in time, was easily controlled. Colby
has so far fortunately escaped the fire
fiendbut it has simply been piece Other
good fortune. We ought to have fire
department The Board of Trade should
have meeting. and steps be taken to
put the town in better position to fight
fire than we now possess. Let us have q
fire department.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-22
STRAYED.

From the residence of Madison Bray,
sec 1881, about Aug. "a. 1887, 4 calves,
2 heifers and 9 steers. They were red,
excet one of the steers had white star in
forehead, and one or two had white spot
on hip. One heifer and one steer were
larger and older than others. ~27